WHAT EVERY MEETING
AND EVENT PLANNER WANTS:
More service. More convenience.
More flexibility. More value without compromise.

IN THE HEART OF THE IOWA STATE CENTER
IS THE SCHEMAN BUILDING, AN IDEAL LOCATION FOR
CONFERENCES, MEETINGS, TRADESHOWS, BANQUETS, AND MORE.

SCHEMAN BUILDING ... IMP

FRONT COVER: The Scheman Building

features walkways to the 2,700-seat
Stephens Auditorium or 15,000-seat Hilton
Coliseum for post-meeting entertainment.
Our new executive boardroom and
pre-function space offers a spacious
1,540 sq. feet with modern amenities for
your next meeting.

“I love to hold events at the Scheman Building because the staff is awesome. They are all
over the details before and during the conference so that everything runs smoothly. The
tech support being on-site is of critical importance because everyone knows technology
can make or break an event!”

theater or reception.

OPPOSITE PAGE: Large events can be held

on the expansive green space courtyard.
When it is time to dine, we satisfy.
Numerous dining options are
available — from hearty to gourmet —
at exceptional value.

— Sara Patkin, Governor’s Conference on Public Health

“What keeps us coming back to the Scheman Building? Everything! The staff goes above and
beyond typical conference expectations. And the location in central Iowa is perfect for our
statewide attendees, allowing for a one day, drive-in conference. The Scheman Building is a
large enough facility to grow our conference, yet offers meeting rooms to accommodate a
smaller group. It is not an overwhelming facility. Last, but certainly not least, is the food.
Whether plated or buffet-style, the food is always well-prepared and attendees always give it
rave reviews. The service before, during and after the conference, is always amazing.
I can’t see us using another venue after being spoiled by the staff at the Iowa State Center.”
—Debra FitzGerald, Senior Consultant, Client Outreach
Iowa ACT State Organization Council Liaison, ACT Midwest Region

RESS YOUR GUESTS

FLOOR PLANS

088

Freight
Elevators

Stairs

Covered Outdoor Plaza

Ground
Floor
Lobby

Restrooms

098

GROUND FLOOR

Board Suite 080

Restrooms

Conference
Room

Meeting Room 004

Meeting Rooms 004–098

FIRST FLOOR

Stairs

Elevators

Board Suite 080

GROUND FLOOR

Stairs

Conference
Room

Dock

Phones

Stairs

North Entrance

Thomas H. Benton Auditorium
Meeting Rooms 150–179

South Entrance

Stage Door Lounge
Iowa State Center/SMG Management Office
Lounge 166

Lounge 182

Stage Door Lounge 190

ISU Copy Center

Service Corridor

Conference
Services

ISU Copy
Center

Stairs

154
Iowa State Center and
SMG Management Offices
Rooms 102-130

150

SECOND FLOOR

First
Floor
Lobby

Thomas H. Benton
Auditorium

Outdoor walkway to Hilton Coliseum

( — — — Moveable Walls)

University
Museum
Offices

262

230

220

208

204

Stairs
Open
Atrium

Second
Floor
Lobby

Brunnier
Art
Museum
Stairs

240

Elevators

Service Corridor

299

250

SECOND FLOOR

Restroom Restroom
Women
Men

Phones

Stairs

Registration
275

Kitchen

Freight
Elevators

Stairs

252

Brunnier Art Museum
Coat Rack Area

FIRST FLOOR

254

Meeting Rooms 204-299
University Museums Offices

Outdoor walkway to Fisher Theater & Stephens Auditorium

260

Stage

Freight
Elevators

179

Stairs

175

171

Stairs

158

167

Elevators

160

Stairs

Registration
Restroom Restroom
Women
Men

( — — — Moveable Walls)

For seating capacity and room
dimensions, please contact an
Event Coordinator at 515-294-3347
or iscinfo@iastate.edu.

GETTING HERE IS EASY

HIGHWAYS/INTERSTATES
The Iowa State Center in Ames is centrally located at
the intersection of Interstate 35 and U.S. Highway 30.
Interstate 80 is located just 25 minutes south of Ames.
Ames is a half-day or less drive from Minneapolis,
Kansas City, Omaha, Chicago and St. Louis.

PARKING
Ample and free parking for as many as 4,200 vehicles
is available in adjacent parking lots accessible from
University Blvd.

Minneapolis

Sioux Falls
Milwaukee

Alumni Center

Chicago

AIR

Omaha

Just 45 minutes away from Ames is the Des Moines
International Airport, which provides passenger
service from 12 different airlines and nonstop service
to 17 airports throughout the U.S. Recent improvements
include a covered parking ramp, runway expansions
and interior renovations. The Ames Municipal Airport
is designed to serve corporate fleets, charters and small
private aircraft.

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy,
sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. veteran. Inquiries can
be directed to the Interim Assistant Director of Equal Opportunity and Compliance, 3280 Beardshear Hall, (515) 294-7612.